Biography
Zara Smile is a queer alternative folk artist based in Liverpool, UK, known for their unique blend of raw lyricism and genre-defying soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from the experimental instrumentation of Black Country, New Road, the emotionally charged energy of 2000s emo, and the delicate storytelling of Lizzy McAlpine, Zara creates music that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Weaving together stories of love, identity, and self-discovery, their lyrics are an open diary, inviting listeners into a world where honesty reigns supreme. Zara's music resonates with a raw emotional depth that has quickly garnered a dedicated following.
With a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new, Zara Smile is a rising voice in the alternative folk scene—one that refuses to be confined by genre or expectation.
Recent Releases
HUMAN / SPOTLIGHT
24.11.23
SMILE (EP)
15.05.23
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Recent Live Performances (2024)
20.01 - The Gunners in London with Turtle Tempo
26.01 - Round the Corner in Liverpool for Unreal Charity [SOLD OUT]
27.02 - Arts Bar Baltic in Liverpool supporting Maia Rowan
01.03 - Sotto in Liverpool for Maggie Witch Collective [SOLD OUT]
03.03 - Future Yard in Birkenhead for Future Showcase
24.03 - Kazimer Stockroom in Liverpool for Thursday Club for Palestine [SOLD OUT]
25.03 - Kazimer Stockroom in Liverpool for UoL LabourSoc Sound of Solidarity
12.04 - Future Yard in Birkenhead supporting Pleasure Island and Holy Pictures
28.04 - Sotto in Liverpool for Femstival
01.05 - Arts Bar Baltic in Liverpool for Sir Zebra Presents Showcase
05.06 - EBGBs in Liverpool supporting Roscoe Street
24.08 - B Side & Beer Festival Burnt Toast Stage
15.09 - Zanzibar in Liverpool for Maggie Witch Freakender
25.11 - Jacaranda in Liverpool supporting Amber